1. Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort by Diamond Resorts

Hotel details This cozy mountainside resort on Lake Tahoe is 0.3 miles from Highway 50, a 4-minute walk from Ski Run Marina and a 1.2-mile drive from Harrah’s Lake Tahoe casino.More All of the warmly decorated rooms, ranging from studios to 2-bedroom suites, offer microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers, plus stove tops, flat-screens and WiFi. Suites add fireplaces and full kitchens, as well as pull-out sofas and laundry facilities. Some have balconies and whirlpools. There’s a bar and grill for lunch, dinner and cocktails. Other amenities include a gym, a spa and an outdoor BBQ area, as well as lake access and a game room. Massages are available (fee).

3. Tahoe Beach & Ski Club

Hotel details Set on a 7-acre property on the southern shore of Lake Tahoe, this relaxed, all-suite hotel is 1.6 miles from Heavenly Mountain ski resort.More Country-style suites have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and DVD players, plus kitchenettes or full kitchens. Most have balconies and/or whirlpool tubs. There’s also a private cabin with a fireplace, a washer/dryer and a patio. Perks include a private beach, a heated outdoor pool and 2 hot tubs, plus gas and charcoal grills. There’s also a games room with foosball and a pool table, along with an exercise room, horseshoes, a volleyball court and a tennis court.

4. Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel

Hotel details Located at the base of Heavenly Mountain Resort, this relaxed, all-suite hotel is a 2-minute walk from Harrah’s Lake Tahoe casino and a mile from the lake.More The warm 2-room suites come with minifridges and microwaves, plus flat-screen TVs and limited free Wi-Fi. They also have separate living areas with pull-out sofas and work desks. A free breakfast buffet is served in the atrium. A resort fee covers access to the indoor pool, hot tub and fitness center. There’s also an American restaurant.

5. Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino

Hotel details This upmarket lakefront resort is 1.9 miles from Diamond Peak Ski Resort and 1.5 miles from the championship golf course at Incline Village.More The polished rooms come with lake or forest views, free WiFi, iPod docks, coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs and sitting areas. Club rooms include lounge access with free breakfast and snacks, while cottages add scenic balconies or enclosed terraces overlooking the private beach. There are 7 bars and restaurants, a casino, a 24-hour fitness center and a kids’ camp. Amenities include a lagoon-style pool with hot tubs, a beach, and a chic spa with 16 treatment rooms. Parking and a ski shuttle are complimentary.

Hotel details A 5-minute walk from Lake Tahoe, this simple, single-story hotel on Highway 50 is 1.7 miles from the casinos of Stateline, Nevada and 1.8 miles from skiing at Heavenly Mountain Resort.More The straightforward rooms and suites all include en suite bathrooms with showers, and have free WiFi, TVs and coffeemakers. Suites add whirlpool tubs or pull-out sofas. Kids 12 and under stay free with a paying adult. A complimentary continental breakfast buffet is provided. Theres also a seasonal, outdoor pool and hot tub, as well as free parking for cars and large vehicles.

Hotel details At the foot of the Heavenly Mountain Gondola, this sophisticated alpine resort is a 10-minute walk from both Harrah’s Lake Tahoe casino and the Lake Tahoe waterfront.More Traditional rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Some add fireplaces, while 1- to 3-bedroom apartments have living areas and full kitchens. Select apartments offer whirlpool tubs, balconies and/or pull-out sofas. Amenities include an outdoor pool and a sauna, plus ski lockers, a gym and a day spa. There’s also a business center, a guest laundry and paid parking.

9. Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe

Hotel details Set on the south shore of Lake Tahoe, this laid-back resort is 2 miles from both Harrah’s Lake Tahoe casino and Heavenly Mountain Resort.More The cozy, casual quarters come with gas fireplaces and coffeemakers, plus iPod docks, flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi. Most rooms have balconies or patios, while some add lake views and direct beach access. Amenities include a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as a pier and a marina with jet ski and kayak rentals. There are 2 restaurants and a tiki bar, plus meeting/event space and laundry facilities. Parking is free.

10. Hotel Azure Tahoe

Hotel details This bright hotel with landscaped grounds is across the street from Lake Tahoe and a 6-minute drive from the Heavenly Mountain ski facilities.More Relaxed rooms offer free Wi-Fi and cable TV, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Many of the rooms offer lake and mountain views. Suites add sitting areas or living rooms, and a 2-bedroom suites provides a kitchen. A 3-bedroom townhouse has a full kitchen, a gas-burning fireplace and a beachside deck. Free parking is provided, along with loaner bikes and snowshoes. Additional amenities include a fitness room, an outdoor swimming pool and a hot tub.